Eduardo Francisco

Eduardo Mingas Francisco (born 5 November 2003) is an Angolan professional basketball player for Benfica of the Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol and the Angola national team.

Eduardo Francisco

No. 0 – Benfica
Position	Power forward / Center
League	Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol
Personal information
Born	(2003-11-05) November 5, 2003 (age 21) Angola
Nationality	Angolan
Listed height	2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
Listed weight	92 kg (203 lb)
Career information
Playing career	2021–present
Career history
2021–present	Benfica
Medals Men's basketball Representing  Angola AfroBasket 2025 Angola

Early life and career

Born in Angola on 5 November 2003, Francisco joined Benfica's youth system and featured in the club's under-18 side during the 2019–20 season.^[1]

Professional career

Francisco made his senior debut for Benfica in the 2021–22 season while also playing extensively with the club’s B team in Portugal’s Proliga. He averaged 13.0 points and 11.4 rebounds in 19 B team appearances, while also featuring in 16 games with the main squad.^[2]

In 2022–23, he increased his role, averaging 16.3 points and 12.4 rebounds across 22 Proliga matches at 33.7 minutes per game.^[2] During the 2023–24 campaign, Francisco became a regular part of Benfica’s senior team, helping the club secure a domestic treble before extending his contract through 2026.^[1]

National team career

Francisco has represented the Angola men's national basketball team. He was selected for FIBA AfroBasket 2025, hosted in Luanda, Angola.^[3]

In the final against Mali, he started for Angola, scoring the opening basket and finishing with nine points, three offensive rebounds and one steal in a 70–43 victory that gave Angola its record 12th continental title.^[4]

Honours and achievements

Benfica

• Portuguese League: Champion (2023–24)^[1]
• Portuguese Cup: Champion (2023–24)^[1]
• Portuguese Supercup: Champion (2023–24)^[1]